- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ithaca, NY
Ithaca Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ithaca Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361557001340
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithaca Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithaca Senior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Senior High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ithaca Senior High School held near 1,362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 107.3 → 107.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 361557001340 · Ithaca, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,411 enr · 13.2:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt Middle School (559 students)
Ithaca Senior High School held near 1,362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 107.3 → 107.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ithaca Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ithaca Senior High School
1,411 students
- Dewitt Middle 559
Dewitt Middle School
559 students
- Boynton Middle 513
Boynton Middle School
513 students
- South Hill Sch 363
South Hill School
363 students
- Belle Sherman 347
Belle Sherman School
347 students
- Northeast Scho 347
Northeast School
347 students
What this shows Ithaca Senior High School reports 1,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ithaca Senior High School compares
Ithaca Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,411
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ithaca Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Ithaca City School District reports $27,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ithaca Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithaca Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca Senior High School
How many students attend Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has 1,411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ithaca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,341 (2022-23) → 1,362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ithaca Senior High School?
27.1% of students at Ithaca Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithaca Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ithaca Senior High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ithaca Senior High School rank among public schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Senior High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ithaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides Ithaca Senior High School, Ithaca City School District also operates Dewitt Middle School (559 students), Boynton Middle School (513 students), and South Hill School (363 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.